Example Sentences

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Geological Survey said that it assessed that significant damage is likely and that some fatalities might have occurred.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

"Emissions from the plant are monitored around the clock, and the data is rigorously assessed to identify if any breaches to the permit occur," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

The agency assessed far more penalties on missteps including failures to file and pay, though it collected slightly less on owed assessments.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

If their IQ is assessed to be more than 70 then they are not judged to have a learning disability.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Now, heading back to the river, he assessed the weather.

From "Son" by Lois Lowry